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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) news, solutions, and analysis for IT professionals, covering mobile security, mobile device management, and BYOD policy.

BYOD blues: What to do when employees leave

Posted September 26, 2013 - 12:56 pm

It's a fact that some data always walks with the employees. But you can manage the risks without cutting into the BYOD benefits.
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Unlocking mobile devices could give BYOD a boost

Posted September 25, 2013 - 2:43 pm

The momentum behind BYOD policies could build further if consumers were given greater flexibility to use their devices as they choose.
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'It's a BYOD world' – with a catch -- at New York Law School

Posted September 23, 2013 - 4:07 pm

The "Bring Your Own Device" trend can cause a lot of disruption, but not at New York Law School, the downtown Manhattan college where students, faculty and visitors have always been allowed to use any mobile device they want on the wireless network. But that doesn't mean anything goes.
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Mobile printing: A guide for the BYOD world

Posted September 17, 2013 - 2:23 pm

You may print less from your smartphone or tablet, but when you need to, there's help from printer vendors and third parties.
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iPad pilot programs' dirty little secrets

Posted September 17, 2013 - 1:12 pm

iPads in the enterprise is a great concept and many companies are eager to roll out pilot programs. However, the reality is that these programs can drag out for years, thousands of iPads sit in warehouses waiting for programs to be approved. So how can pilot programs take off?
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Can BYOD lift the IT support burden?

Posted September 16, 2013 - 4:50 pm

IT will benefit from BYOD if it has clear policies that limit its involvement in support. (Insider; registration required)
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IT pros and BYOD users see support much differently

Posted September 10, 2013 - 4:22 pm

When it comes to providing mobile support to BYOD employees, IT and end users have drastically different perspectives. Why the disconnect?
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Jealous much? 8 techy things that can spark office envy

Posted August 28, 2013 - 3:33 pm

From telecommuting to extra monitors, technology has given us new reasons to be jealous of our co-workers
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BYOD helps to makes Botticelli accessible

Posted August 22, 2013 - 6:00 am

Using technology to make art and culture more accessible to the disabled was the topic of the recent Tech@LEAD conference
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BrandPost: Virtualization as a Cure for Healthcare BYOD

Posted August 19, 2013 - 11:36 am

Watch our latest video to see how one hospital organization used virtualization technologies to secure the unstoppable march to BYOD in the health care arena.
The hidden costs of BYOD: A visual guide

Posted August 12, 2013 - 3:14 pm

When it comes to mobile devices, there's a good chance your company is paying for something it shouldn't be, and this infographic will help you spot the unintended financial consequences of employee mobility.
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How IT can scare off BYOD monsters in the closet

Posted August 8, 2013 - 12:34 pm

When it comes to security risks, BYOD is the gift that keeps on giving. But what about the devices that your employees used to use, gave up on and, months later, finally dug out of the closet to sell? That's another issue to wrestle with. Here are seven ways to beat the monsters.
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Manage mobility with Windows To Go

Posted August 8, 2013 - 12:13 pm

Windows 8 Enterprise's secret weapon makes it easy to support BYOD environments and more.
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CIOs need to push BYOD policies to lure millennials

Posted August 6, 2013 - 12:51 pm

In less than two years, millennials will make up the largest segment of the workforce. If you hope to attract GenY technology professionals, your IT strategy better include a bring-your-own-device plan that plays to the strengths of this tech-dependent generation.
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The three extremes of corporate BYOD policies

Posted August 5, 2013 - 2:08 pm

Almost half of IT pros say their companies can't remote wipe mobile devices.
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Meet Windows Server's BYOD features

Posted August 5, 2013 - 12:21 pm

Workplace join, work folders and other new Windows Server 2012 R2 features help beleaguered IT staffers manage the jungle of end user devices.
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Are businesses rushing to BYOD too quickly?

Posted July 30, 2013 - 8:41 pm

A survey of IT executives and IT pros paints a disturbing picture of BYOD. That picture includes a lack of confidence in compliance with federally mandated regulations, a fear that sensitive data is at risk and uncertainty about the overall effectiveness of BYOD.
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BrandPost: Is managing BYOD impossible?

Posted July 29, 2013 - 1:34 pm

Reviewing the top stories from Mobile Enterprise 360 this week, we discuss how a common-sense approach can help you combat the "BYOD management is impossible" belief.
What can employers really see on a BYOD smartphone or tablet?

Posted July 19, 2013 - 4:18 pm

The move to a BYOD workplace means an employee's work life and personal life coexist on a single device. As employees are asked to sign strict user policies, are they also signing away their right to privacy? Here's a look at what a company can and cannot see on personal devices.
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BYOD creates trust gap between workers and employers

Posted July 19, 2013 - 4:17 pm

Infographic: If you're a CIO (or other IT leader) and you have a BYOD policy in place, you also have some trust issues to overcome: Your users aren't confident their personal data is remaining private.
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Most BYOD businesses exposing data to cyber criminals

Posted July 17, 2013 - 8:39 pm

New research has shown that the vast majority of businesses are exposing sensitive corporate data to cyber criminals by failing to implement effective BYOD strategies.
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Citrix edges VMware, Microsoft in VDI face-off

Posted July 17, 2013 - 2:21 pm

BYOD adds complexity to hosted VDI implementations.
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Smart card readers for iPhone and iPad security

Posted July 15, 2013 - 12:06 pm

Flexible PKard Reader and elegant Tactivo bring smart card authentication to your favorite mobile device.
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Can BYOD breathe new life into the virtual desktop?

Posted July 10, 2013 - 9:31 pm

Seattle Children's Hospital isn't your typical BYOD story. Its mobile device strategy isn't bound by onerous user policies and monitoring software. Rather, the hospital's CIO reports an interesting twist: BYOD is resuscitating ill-fated virtual desktop infrastructure technology.
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Will BYOD give rise to the enterprise genius bar?

Posted July 2, 2013 - 4:57 pm

As the evasion of consumer tech changes IT, it makes sense that support for consumer devices would start to reflect the retail experience. Think Apples Genius Bar. Mike Burgio of Inergex, an IT services firm, talks about why IT leaders need to think about hitting the bar.
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